Two episodes of Soldiers of the Press. First, a look at the heroic work of nurses responding to a Nazi advance. Then the story of a grease monkey who was often in hot water-until he shows his courage under fire. Original Air Dates: February 18 and March , 1945 Click here to add to Itunes.
Episode 224: Soldiers of the Press
Episode 223: John Charles Thomas Show: Igor’s Song
The John Charles Show from October 15, 1944 Click here to add to Itunes.
Episode 222: John Charles Thomas Show: First Song Border Ballad
An episode of the John Charles Thomas show for Westinghouse. Rebroadcast for Armed Forces Radio Services. Original Air Date: August 6, 1944
Episode 221: Death Carries a Lunch Kit
A war worker agrees to blow his plant for a big cash payoff but complications ensue. From The Whistler. Original Air Date: October 23, 1944 Click here to add to Itunes.
Episode 220: What Makes a Hero?
The story of Medal of Honor recipient Corporal James Slayton. From Cavalcade of America. Original Air Date: September 4, 1944 Click here to add to Itunes.
Episode 219: Heroes of the Merchant Marine
Master Mariner Edwin L. Johnson tries to out-maneuver a German sub in Episode 2 of the series. Master Mariner Carl William Janeke returns to his damaged ship to continue to battle the Nazis in Episode 10. Original Air Dates: 1945 Click here to add to Itunes.
Episode 218: Bob Hope at Camp Borden
Bob Hope performs for Canadian servicemen at Camp Borden. Original Air Date: September 19, 1944
Episode 217: We Will Never Die
This special from the Hollywood Bowl honors the victims of the Holacaust. Original Air Date: July 4, 1944 Click here to add to Itunes.
Episode 216: Your All Time Hit Parade
Your All Time Hit Parade with Tommy Dorsey and Frances Langford. Original Air Date: July 2, 1944 Click here to add to Itunes.
Episode 215: Jill’s All Time Juke Box
GI Jill brings American service personnel some of the best records ever recorded. Click here to add to Itunes.
Episode 214: The Man Called X
Ken Thurston witnesses the poisoning of a friend in New York and flies to Italy to uncover the truth. From the Globe Theater. Original Air Date: August 29, 1944 Click here to add to Itunes.
Episode 213: The Tokyo Spearhead
A platoon marches through the New Guinea jungle. Original Air Date June 19, 1944 Click here to add to Itunes.
Episode 212: The Trap
A cartoonist serving in the OSS goes behind enemy lines Original Air Date: July 9, 1950 Click here to add to Itunes.
Episode 211: Kansas City War Bond Drive
George Burns goes to perform at the Kansas City War bond drive under the belief that he’s Kansas City’s favorite singer when it’s really guest Dinah Shore. Original Air Date: June 13, 1944 Click here to add to Itunes.
Episode 210: High Command
This episode of Four for the Fifth imagines Germany trying to seek a negotiated peace. Original Air Date: June 24, 1944 Click here to add to Itunes.